Today, I am blessed to have Dr. Rob Kominiarek here with me. He is a board-certified Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians with advanced certification and 27 years experience in Longevity Medicine and Hormone Replacement Therapy. He is the medical director of ReNue Health®. Dr. Rob is a graduate of the Nova-Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his residency training at Ohio University, Grandview Hospital, and Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.  In this episode, Dr. Rob discusses key aspects of testosterone therapy and overall health. He observes a significant increase in younger individuals seeking treatment for low testosterone levels. Stressing the importance of testosterone in overall wellness, he advocates for optimizing levels to enhance well-being. Dr. Rob also promotes a holistic approach to health, emphasizing lifestyle factors like exercise, stress reduction, and nutrition while cautioning against the negative impact of medications and toxins on hormone function. Dr. Rob underscores the necessity of an individualized approach to testosterone therapy. / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  *BonCharge: Blue light Blocking Glasses, Red Light Therapy, Sauna Blankets & More. Visit https://boncharge.com/pages/ketokamp and use the coupon code KETOKAMP for 15% off your order. *BON CHARGE products are all HSA/FSA eligible, giving you tax free savings of up to 40% Beam Minerals: BEAM Minerals products are the perfect support for the keto/carnivore/fasting way of living as they won’t break your fast, PLUS they taste just like water and will help you keep carb cravings at bay as you move into a fat-adapted state. Give BEAM Minerals a try today for an enhanced keto experience. Head to http://www.beamminerals.com and use the coupon code AZADI for a sweet discount! Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.   [05:50] Low Testosterone in Younger Individuals Dr. Rob highlights a shift in the demographic profile of individuals seeking treatment for low testosterone.  In the past, it was rare to encounter individuals under 40 with low testosterone unless they had specific medical conditions like cancer or trauma.  There has been a noticeable increase in the number of young men and women presenting with low testosterone levels without a clear underlying cause. [12:05] The Role of Testosterone in Health and Wellness Testosterone is a crucial hormone with profound effects on various bodily systems. Testosterone drives overall health and wellness, impacting physiological and mental well-being.  Optimizing testosterone levels is emphasized as essential for promoting longevity and overall vitality, including mental health benefits such as alleviating depression and anxiety. [16:50] A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness Dr. Rob advocates a holistic approach to health and wellness, incorporating various lifestyle factors. This includes meaningful exercise, stress reduction techniques such as prayer, meditation, or yoga, regular diagnostics to track health trends, and cleaning up nutrition by focusing on a healthy eating plan.  Additionally, the importance of minimizing alcohol consumption is underscored, given its detrimental effects on overall health and hormonal balance. [21:40] Medications and Their Impact on Hormone Health Dr. Rob highlights the detrimental effects of various medications and environmental toxins on hormone function.  He discusses how medications such as ADHD medications, anxiolytics, antidepressants, and statins can negatively impact hormone production and function.  [30:50] Early Challenges in Testosterone Therapy Dr. Rob reflects on the early stages of his career when he encountered challenges in prescribing testosterone due to limited data and prevailing myths.  Despite facing skepticism and concerns from mentors about potential risks associated with testosterone therapy, Dr. Rob persisted i